Water flow: 1000
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 75 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Morning/Evening
Best stretch: Albion to Allegan
Best access point: Latitude/Longitude: 85 35 42 25
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Fish species: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike
Fishing season: Early Summer
Nearest airport: Kalamazoo Battle Creek AZO
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 8 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Depth Charge Full Sink Fly Line
The Kalamazoo River from the confluence of the North and South Branches in Albion, Michigan is roughly 123 miles in length flowing Westward and emptying into Lake Michigan in Saugatuck, Michigan. Throughout its course, the river is home to an excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishery. It also has numerous cold-water tributaries that sustain healthy populations of Trout. The lower Kalamazoo River downstream ...
Strip or swing streamers near any current breaks or log jams where predators will be holding waiting for prey to swim by. Fish surface flies over structure or near undercut banks, don't be scared to dead drift poppers, Smallies love easy meals!
The Summer pattern is here, if you love to see fish eat surface flies with reckless abandon, the time is now!